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Sophie Claudel and Ashish Verma have published on trends in the prevalence of CKD among U.S. adults through 2023 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Congratulations Sophie and Ashish! ARTICLE: Trends and Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States
Weining Lu, MD, MS, Medicine/Nephrology, is a physician-scientist focused on studies of kidney and urinary tract development, disease and novel therapeutics. He has served as the lead academic PI in a highly productive collaboration with Pfizer to develop therapies targeting the SLIT/ROBO pathway. This academic–industry collaboration led to an international multicenter Phase 2 clinical trial […]
ASN Lifetime and Midcareer Awards Announcing the 2026 Recipients Nephrology is shaped by extraordinary professionals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to advance kidney health and improve the lives of people with kidney diseases. Each year, the American Society of Nephrology honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to patient care, research, education, and […]
Jean Francis, MD, Medicine/Nephrology, specializes in the early detection and diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), management of BK virus infection, antibody-mediated rejection, recurrent glomerulonephritis and metabolic disorders that occur after kidney transplantation. A UNOS-certified transplant nephrologist, he serves as medical director of the kidney transplant program at Boston Medical Center (BMC), clinical co-director of the ARC […]
Congratulations to Dr. Santhoshi Bavi on her acceptance into the ASN Health Care Justice Committee Internship. This ASN internship aligns with Dr. Bavi’s strong interest in addressing disparities in kidney care among underserved communities.
Congratulations to Drs. Jasvinder Bhatia, Lauren Stern, Jean Francis, and Laurence Beck of BU/BMC’s Section of Nephrology for being recognized as "Top Docs for 2026" by Boston Magazine! They are among 185 BMC physicians recognized for the exceptional care they provide to our patients and community. View the full “2026 Top Docs” list here:
The Jerome Klein Award for Physician Excellence was established in 2010 to commemorate Klein’s 50 years of service to Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine/BMC and is presented annually to a physician who shares Dr. Klein’s attributes, including clinical and research excellence, leadership, and dedicated commitment to education and mentoring.